The amateur astronomy society based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Flamsteed Astronomy Society
The Flamsteed is an amateur astronomy society, based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Society is part of the membership organisation of Royal Museums Greenwich.
We are an affiliated society of the British Astronomical Association and members of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.
Upcoming Events
10 Feb, 19:30 – 23:00North of Talbot Place, Talbot Pl, Blackheath, London SE3, UKWe are intending to run a free public astronomy observing event on Blackheath Common. All members and non members are welcome. As with all observing activities we are dependent on weather conditions, a Go/No Go message will be sent before 5pm on the day of the event. Backup will be Saturday 11th Feb
Mon, 13 FebLecture Theatre13 Feb, 19:15 – 21:15Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UKWhat is life? How did the Earth became a Paradise? Where do we humans come from? Why is there so much injustice and destruction around us? Dealing with these important questions, we will first explore ancient beliefs, myths and superstitions,
Thu, 23 FebLocation is TBD23 Feb, 19:00 – 21:00Location is TBDLassell made his fortune as a Liverpool brewer. This enabled him to pursue his passion for astronomy, particularly his keen interest in the outer planets. Described as one of the first “Grand Amateurs” of the Victorian age, William Lassell list of achievements is truly impressive.
Tue, 21 MarLocation is TBD21 Mar, 19:00 – 22 Mar, 21:00Location is TBDA lot is spent on space exploration and some people believe that it is a waste of money. However, there are so many everyday things that we take for granted that wouldn’t exist if it hadn't been for the Space Programme. This talk takes a deep dive into this subject.
Tue, 25 AprLocation is TBD25 Apr, 19:00 – 21:00Location is TBDIt is sometimes supposed that there was no astronomical activity in the Middle Ages, but during this time much of the foundations of modern astronomy were laid. An overview of astronomers and astronomical knowledge from the 5th Century to the publication of Copernicus'
About Flamsteed Astronomy Society
The Society was founded in 1999, and is part of the membership organisation of Royal Museums Greenwich.
The Flamsteed has around 400 members who represent the full range of interests and experience in astronomy. Many are beginners. We are named after the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed.
Our lecture meetings are held once a month between September/October and May/June, usually on a Monday evening, in the lecture theatre of the National Maritime Museum, or in the Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich (ROG). The Society regularly holds observing evenings using members’ own telescopes. In addition the Society stages viewing sessions with the ROG’s Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest of its kind in the UK, and seventh largest in the world.